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Drawing a fieldsketch

As a GCSE geographer you have to use a variety of data-collection and presentation techniques in order to investigate an issue or question. One useful technique is to draw and annotate a fieldsketch. It is possible that fieldsketches will appear in your exam. This ‘Geographical Skills’ shows you the skills needed to draw a good fieldsketch and explains how this can help in geographical investigations

Aerial view of Warkworth, Northumberland

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A fieldsketch is a qualitative primary fieldwork technique. It is an illustrated interpretation of a geographical feature or landscape (see Figure 1). A good fieldsketch is a clear line sketch with detailed annotations that describe and explain the main features of the landscape shown. They are a useful way to record your observations while completing fieldwork and help you to assess a landscape with your research question in mind. They are usually drawn outside (in the field) but can be drawn from photographs.

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